1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 75 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 124 | Laguna |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |